Cyclone Murasu claimed eight lives and caused an estimated Rs 1,918.55-crore loss in Andhra Pradesh. Crops across 1.43 lakh hectares were damaged, affecting over 1.86 lakh farmers. The State government released Rs 37 crore for immediate relief.
Back-to-back cyclones Arnab and Murasu highlight the need for better forecasting, climate-resilient infrastructure and stronger community preparedness, with recovery plans accounting for successive disasters, not just individual storms
